Richard Hiepe

author

d. December 1998[1] active 1960–1998

Dr. Richard Hiepe (1930–1998) was a German art historian, gallery owner, and activist associated with the 'Arbeiterfotografie' movement. He was a founding member of the group 'tendenzen' in Munich and established the Neue Münchner Galerie. His work focused on the intersection of art, politics, and social history, particularly regarding worker photography and Marxist aesthetics. He served as an editor for various publications and contributed significantly to the documentation of engaged photography in West Germany.[2,3,4]

  • worker photography
  • Marxist aesthetics
  • engaged art
  • social history

Books

Works by Richard Hiepe

  • 1978 Arbeiterfotografie Van Gennep / Elefanten Press · book · German · ISBN 9060124022 Catalogue of travelling photo-exhibition on 'Arbeiterfotografie' in Germany from 1870-1970s.

References

  1. Unsere Zeit. 'Die Taube in der Hand'. link
  2. Paderborner Archiv zur Geschichte der Arbeiterbewegung - Richard Hiepe. link
  3. Zeitschrift Arbeiterfotografie - Wörterbücher und Enzyklopädien auf der Akademik. link
  4. Zeitschrift fsed.fu-berlin.de - Zwischen Parteidisziplin und Eigensinn. link